Saint-Emilion Private Day Tour: Experience Luxury Discovery and Wine Tasting
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Bordeaux
Experience luxury and indulge in wine tasting on a private day tour of Saint-Emilion. Discover the historic vineyards, visit prestigious estates, and explore the charming medieval village.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Place de la Comedie - Usual starting point for this day of discovery of the right bank of the Bordeaux vineyards.
  • Chateau de Pressac - Visit of a castle in Pomerol or Saint-

We will take you to visit one of the magnificent châteaux for which Saint-Emilion wines are famous. Grape varieties, destemming, vatting, fermentation, fining … you will learn all about winemaking, the different grape varieties used and the blended wines. You will be able to see that the modernism of today’s cellars blends wonderfully with ancestral working techniques, in order to give birth, each year, to wonderful vintages, always having an assertive temperament.

This visit will be concluded with a tasting of the wines of the visited property. During this tasting you will be given precious advice on aging, for your future purchases of Saint-

Let us know if you want to visit any particular castles. We will do our best so that you can visit your favorite castles.

(Example of visit. The visit you will make depends on the availability of the castles.)

  • Saint-Emilion - Visit the village of Saint-Emilion
    During your program, you will discover through the charming cobbled streets, the pretty little medieval village of Saint-Emilion. Your guide will tell you the many anecdotes and adventures of its long and tumultuous history. You will discover how the religious practice and the vineyard are mixed and complement each other. You will relive the history of France, which has made this village an exceptional site classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During your stroll through the village, you can stop at one of the many wine merchant stalls to bring back bottles of your favorite châteaux.

  • Chateau de Ferrand - At the Château de Ferrand, you will discover 3 centuries of uninterrupted history.

Example of visit.
The visit you will make depends on the availability of the castles.

  • Chateau La Gaffeliere - Château La Gaffeliere first of all evokes a Grand Vin, 1er Grand Cru Classé since the origin of the Saint-Emilion classification, in 1959. The vine has been present on the grounds of Château La Gaffeliere since Galloroman times as attested to it. many mosaics discovered by Count Léo de Malet Roquefort in 1969.

Example of visit.
The visit you will make depends on the availability of the castles.

What's Included
  • Private transport for 4 to 7 people
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion and discovery of its cultural heritage
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Visiting and tasting fees to be paid directly to the châteaux (from 10 to 30 € per person in general)
  • Lunch, dinner, food and drink, unless otherwise indicated
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience a day of tranquility and exploration in Saint-Émilion, seated in the plush comfort of a premium air-conditioned sedan. Your individual guide will impart knowledge about one of the most ancient wine-producing areas in France, where even the Romans had once cultivated vineyards. You’ll witness the splendor of the vineyards situated on the right bank of the Garonne, and the notable castles that these wine appellations are known for.

Three tours will be arranged on your behalf to unveil the eminent estates of Saint-Emilion or Pomerol. At each château, a property guide will navigate you through the wine cellars, vineyards, vat room and more. Each tour concludes with a tasting of the estate’s wines, providing an insight into the association of the wine with its region of production.

In addition, you’ll explore the charming medieval village of Saint-Émilion, walking through its cobbled streets. This village has held the honor of being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult.
  • Children under the age of 18 cannot participate in wine tastings.
Location
Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
Cours du 30 Juillet
Your driver will be waiting for you in front of the Tourist Office, with a tablet indicating your name.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mariamk2019
Jul 16, 2023
Lovely visit to winaries - We had a very nice day with Katherine and even the changing weather did not spoil the mood. We enjoyed the ride in picturesque village, the nice wines and tasty cannelles. The bakery Katherine took us to for croissants on the way as we did not manage to take breakfast was one of the best I ever had!
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Anita_h
Jun 2, 2023
Amazing trip, perfect guide - Amazing trip, very good guide and very good tasting and sightseeing experience. The prefect trip, suggest to everyone!
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Aido123
Aug 4, 2022
Amazing Experience and such a group. - During our trip round Europe, we had the opportunity to experience a few days in Bordeaux. This company looked after all our logistics, transfers and the a wonderful trip to the St. Emmilion region to meet and vist a number of wineries and booth see their business but also taste and experience the wines of the region. Our personal guide Margaux was fantastic and even helped us with our French! but she was ver knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. A wonderful guide and driver. It was very comfortable and a lifetime experience. Catherine in the office managed a number of transfers and they we so polite and accommodating. A great team and a great company. We will return and i will use them again for business or personal use.
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Leah
Jun 18, 2022
Perfect Private Tour St. Emillion - This tour couldn’t have been more perfect! We were a group of 7 people (friends & family), all the way from the Philippines. When I came across Bacchus Tours on the internet, I emailed Catherine with some questions and she responded very quickly and we finalized our itinerary soon after. Our guide Benoit, was excellent, very knowledgeable and most importantly kind and gracious. He was the perfect guide. We couldn’t have asked for more. The visits to the châteaus were well planned and our lunch reservation at St. Emillion was arranged by Catherine as well. Look no further for possible tour options. Bacchus Tours delivers beyond expectations. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
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